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An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Speciality Doctor in Anaesthetics to join a large, well-established and highly regarded anaesthetic department in Scotland.

This role offers exposure to a broad spectrum of surgical specialities, strong teaching and research opportunities, and flexibility to develop subspecialty interests within a supportive environment.

The department is one of the largest in the UK, providing comprehensive anaesthetic services across multiple sites and specialities.

Key Highlights

• Flexible full-time or part-time working options
• Exposure to general, orthopaedic, obstetric & paediatric anaesthesia
• Opportunity to develop subspecialty interests
• Strong teaching, training & research culture
• Work within a large, collaborative anaesthetic department
• Regular CME, appraisal & professional development support

Main Duties of the Job

Clinical Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and effective anaesthetic care across:
  • General Surgery
  • Orthopaedics & Trauma
  • Gynaecology & Urology
  • Paediatrics & Obstetrics
• Participate in theatre lists and perioperative care
• Manage elective and emergency cases
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation

On-Call Commitments

• 1 in 8 weekend daytime on-call rota
• Resident on-call duties covering:
  • General anaesthesia
  • Maternity services
• Participation in out-of-hours emergency care

Teaching & Development

• Engage in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Participate in:
  • Clinical audit
  • Quality improvement
  • Departmental education programmes
• Opportunity to contribute to research initiatives and academic collaborations

Person Specification

Requirements

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent qualification
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise
• Minimum 1 year NHS experience
• At least 4 years postgraduate training (including anaesthesia experience)
• Competence in managing ASA 1–3 patients independently
• Strong understanding of perioperative care

Desirable

• FRCA or equivalent qualification
• Experience in subspecialties such as:
  • Obstetric anaesthesia
  • Paediatric anaesthesia
  • Critical care
• Life support certifications (ALS / ATLS / APLS)

Skills & Attributes

• Strong clinical judgement and decision-making
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Organised, adaptable, and patient-focused